INDIANAPOLIS (July 2, 2020) — According to a recent survey, Indiana farmers planted 950,000 acres of cover crops in 2019. Cover crops are known for their environmental benefits and, with the exception of corn and soybeans, are planted on more acres than any other commodity crop in Indiana. They are …
Read More »Crash Along I-69 Claims Two Lives
Fishers, IN – Wednesday evening, at 5:38 p.m., emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash on I-69 southbound near 106th Street in Fishers. Senior Trooper Nick Klingkammer was close-by and arrived very quickly. He told dispatchers there were two unresponsive victims in one car and he was …
Read More »Indiana’s unemployment claims numbers falsely inflated
INDIANAPOLIS (July 1, 2020) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) continues to implement additional safeguards to further protect its unemployment insurance system from the threat of fraud. DWD is putting “holds” on, and investigating, many Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims that have been recently filed before clearing them for …
Read More »Governor Announces Modifications to State’s Back on Track Plan Delaying Stage 5
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the state will modify the Back On Track Indiana plan through at least July 17. While a few restrictions will lift on July 4 in version 4.5 of the plan, most will stay in place. Elkhart County will remain fully in Stage …
Read More »Construction begins next week on the State Road 39 Bridge over I-65
BOONE AND HENDRICKS COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces construction will begin next week on the State Road 39 Bridge over I-65, weather permitting. Daytime lane restrictions will begin on or after Wednesday, July 8 for the contractor to overlay the bridge deck. The plan is to …
Read More »New roundabouts coming to 116th Street at College, Guilford; construction to begin July 15
CARMEL, IN – Construction is set to begin on or after July 15 on two new roundabouts at 116th Street and College Avenue and 116th Street and Guilford Road. Both projects will be built simultaneously and will require lane restrictions, but not full closures. East-west traffic will be maintained throughout …
Read More »INDOT to close Post Rd and London Rd bridges over I-74 for bridge work
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close two bridges along I-74 on the Southeast side of Indianapolis. Two bridge decks will be closed, the Post Road bridge and the London Road bridge over I-74. Contractors will be constructing a new bridge deck overlay on both bridges. They will also …
Read More »Historic Renovation Grant opens for applications
INDIANAPOLIS (July 1, 2020) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that the Historic Renovation Grant Program is open for applications. The program is designed to preserve and rehabilitate historic properties to further incentivize downtown economic development across Indiana. “Our downtowns …
Read More »Man Working on his Truck Along I-465 Struck and Killed
Indianapolis, Ind – Just before noon today emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash on I-465 northbound at the 42.2 mile marker. When first responders arrived they found a male victim lying in the roadway, unresponsive and unconscious. Despite life saving efforts the man was pronounced deceased …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Wins State Award for Conference Event
DANVILLE, IN (June 30, 2020) –A creative opening reception that allowed conference attendees to network with each other while getting to know the area earned Visit Hendricks County (VHC) a 2020 PACE Award from the Indiana Chapter of the International Live Events Association (ILEA). The announcement made last week during …
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